Obituaries

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The Advertiser publishes obituaries about people of interest to its readers as a free public service. Obituaries may be submitted by mortuaries or, with proof of death, by individuals in writing. Fax 525-8037 or write to Obituaries Editor, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Include a contact name and phone number. We reserve the right to edit for form, style and newsworthiness. Date of publication cannot be guaranteed. To publish paid death notices, call the classified ads department at 521-9111.

MAGDALINA SALVIEJO ADSUARA, 67, of Waipahu, died March 14, 2002. Born in Waipahu. Survived by husband, Joseph Sr.; sons, Joseph Jr., Wayde, Dave and Bradley; five grandchildren; sister, Libbie Racelo. Visitation 10:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 12:30 p.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veteran's Cemetery, Kane'ohe. Casual attire.

LUCIANO E. "AUGIE" AGUSTIN JR., 62, of Kamuela, Hawai'i, died March 18, 2002. Born in Pa'auilo, Hawai'i. A tour bus driver retired from Grayline Hawaii and one time sugar cane truck driver for the former Hamakua Sugar Company. Survived by sons, Luciano "Augie Boy" Agustin III, William Cariaga Jr., Warren Cariaga, Jed Cariaga and Duane Cariaga; daughter, Lynette Kalani; brothers, William, Abraham and Adam; sisters, Mabel Pai, Florence Gacayan, Loretta Carpio, Berlinda Toson, Filomina Gacula and Estrella Nacnac; eight grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Honoka'a Ward; 11 a.m. Burial at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery #2. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary Inc.

PATRICIA SUZZETTE BLANKENSHIP, 51, of Honolulu, died March 16, 2002. Co-owner of Pat & Rose Cleaning Service. Survived by companion, K.C. Govens; sisters, Clara Kelley, Peggy Knight and Emaline Berry. Service 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Peace and Holiness Church. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ERNESTO PABLO BLAS, 60, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died March 16, 2002. Born in Laoag City, Philippines. Former teacher in the Philippines and part-time teacher at Honoka'a High School. Survived by wife, Marcelina; sons, Ernesto Jr., Ermar Gacula, Erolito and Ernelle; daughter, Erleen Joy; sister, Josefa; a grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Burial 10 a.m. Saturday at Honokaa County Cemetery.

RUTH "RUTHIE" DORIS CARDOZA, 45, of Honolulu, died March 19, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Norbert; daughters, Rayna and Aja; parents, Manuel and Esperanza Abero; brothers, Benny Pias, Melvin Abero, Michael Abero and Clifford Abero; sisters, Michelle Quisano and Charlene Alvarez; three grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual attire.

MABEL GARCIA CHUN, 83, of Honolulu, died March 15, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A member of the Jehovah's Witness Waikiki Congregation. Survived by son, Paul Jr.; grandson, Paul III; nieces and nephews. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu East Chapel; service 11:30 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

THOMAS MITSUO FUKUTOMI, 82, of Pearl City, died March 4, 2002. Born in Honolulu. An insurance agent retired from Travelers Insurance Company. Survived by wife, Satsuki "May" Fukutomi; daughters, Myrna Chang and Karen Asao; three grandchildren; brothers, Tamotsu and Seiya. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

RUBEN CAYANAN GATUS, 77, of Waipahu, died Feb. 25, 2002. Born in the Philippines. Survived by sons, Felix, Ruben Jr., Alfredo and Romel; daughters, Victoria Ravago and Linda Gatus; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service pending. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

MACARIO GOMES, 89, of Honolulu, died March 21, 2002. Born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A caretaker retired from Beretania Tennis Club. Survived by son, Fedran; daughters, Mary Jane Macgill and Pauline Iwane; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Burial at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

PASCUAL BELMONTE GUEVARA, 84, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died March 18, 2002. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. A retired garage attendant for the former Puna Sugar Company. Survived by wife, Juanita; daughters, Deanna Guevarra, Pauline Pader and Marlene Lewis; brothers, Daniel "Dan," Abraham and Abednigo "Abed"; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 10 a.m. Burial at Homelani Memorial Park, Hilo. Casual attire.

MITSUYE NAKAOKA ICHIKI, 83, of Honolulu, died March 12, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Tori Richard Ltd. Survived by daughter, Carol Chow; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary.

DEBORAH "AUNTIE DEBBIE" KAKALIA, 87, of Honolulu, died March 19, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Master Hawaiian quilter. Survived by sons, Gordon Kakalia, Edward Ryan Jr., Patrick Ryan and Robert Kakalia; daughters, Deborah "Tufa" Santos, Macine Mills and Lucille Rogers; 24 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Lydia Pope; caregiver, Leslie Mitsuda. Visitation 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. No flowers. Aloha attire.

SHEREE MAE K. LONNON, 46, of Kane'ohe, died March 15, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A bank teller. Survived by husband, Frank Jr.; son, Ryan; daughter, Nicole; mother, Matilda Lee; brothers, George Waikoloa, Herbert Lee Jr., Mark Lee and Fred Lee; sisters, Rae Ann Leong, Cindy Au, Mary Alice Lee, Nanette Laa, Raenette Aono, Kathy Lee and Cheryl Lee. Visitation 8 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 9:45 a.m. Committal service to follow at 11 a.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

ELIZABETH "AUNTY LIZZY" KAPEKA LUKELA PEREZ, 73, of Wai'anae, died March 12, 2002. Born in Honolulu. An avid bowler and member of Hawaii Mixed-Fivesome Bowling League. Survived by sons, Joseph and Robert "Chookie"; daughters, Kathy Wilson, Iwalani Perez and Roberta Perez; brother, Joseph Lukela III; sister, Caroline Lee; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; caregivers, Gary and Lei Collins. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary makai chapel; service 7:30 p.m. Scattering of ashes 11 a.m. Thursday at Puka Pants Beach, across from Hakimo Road, Wai'anae. Casual attire.

RODNEY HENRY RAPOZO, 59, of Kane'ohe, died March 7, 2002. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. A mason for the City and County of Honolulu. Survived by wife, Claudette; daughters, Kacie Aurio, Jacqueline, Ronda, Kyra and Jkae; son, Eddy; a granddaughter; brother, Vernon; sister, Stephanie Stone. Visitation 1 p.m. Saturday at His Highest Praise, Kailua; service 3 p.m. For further information call Claudette or Ronda at 247-4999. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

WILLIAM J. RUMBOS, 79, of Honolulu, died March 5, 2002. Born in Michigan. Survived by daughter, Beverly Jaynes; grandson, Jeff; sister, Hazel Nordquist. Committal service 10:30 a.m. Thursday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

ALICE ELIZABETH SHELLY, 66, of Honolulu, died March 10, 2002. Born in Roseville, Ohio. Survived by mother, Lois; brothers, James and John. Service 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Kewalo Basin aboard the vessel M/S American Dream. No flowers. Casual attire. Memorial donations to Friends of the Natatorium, 46-328 Kalali St., Kane'ohe HI 96744 or the Delta Zeta Scholarship Fund, 99-229 Hailimanu Place, 'Aiea HI 96701.

VIVIAN SNYDER, 72, of Princeville, Kaua'i, died March 21, 2002. Born in Illinois. A registered nurse. Survived by husband, Elmer; sons, Matt, Mark and Michael; daughter, Mary Beth Cross; sister, Marlene Houck; eight grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Sylvester Church, Kilauea, Kaua'i; Mass 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Memorial donations to St. Catherine's Church Adopt A Student Program. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

SHIRLEY JEAN THORNE, 67, of Honolulu, died March 20, 2002. Born in Fort Bragg, Calif. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Karen Sidler and Raylene Pyrdol; son, Gary; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Ashes to be scattered off Waikiki Beach. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

NED BYRON WIEDERHOLT, 78, of Kailua, died March 19, 2002. Born in Wausau, Wisc. An architect-planner for the government of American Samoa, founder of the University of Hawai'i Graduate School of Comprehensive Health Planning, vice chairman of Hawaii State Planning Commission and deputy chief planning officer for the City and County of Honolulu. Survived by wife, Phyllis; sons, Marc and Ned; nine grandchildren; brother, Dale; sister, Constance. Service 2 p.m. Saturday at Keolumana United Methodist Church. No flowers. Casual attire. Memorial donations to Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

AH CHONG ZANE, 82, of Wailuku, Maui, died March 19, 2002. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. A teacher retired from the University of Hawai'i. A master woodworker. Survived by wife, Edna Mae; son, Andrew; daughter, Penelope Mailou; brothers, Warren and Oscar; sisters, Yun Chun Tenn, Betty Henrickson and Ah Moi Okamoto; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private family service held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.